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• Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia.
• It is the world's fifth-most populous country.
• It is the world's second-largest Muslim population.
• It is the 33rd-largest country by area.
• The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.
• The Currency of Pakistan is the Pakistani rupee.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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• Asia: Arabian Desert — about 2.3 million km²

Additional information:

• Africa: Sahara Desert — about 9.2 million km²
• North America: Great Basin Desert — about 492,000 km²
• South America: Patagonian Desert — about 673,000 km²
• Australia: Great Victoria Desert — about 348,750 km²
• Europe: Tabernas Desert — about 280 km²
• Antarctica: Antarctic Desert — about 14 million km²

Last verified on 29-09-2026

Explanation

About Thar Desert

15% located in Pakistan

85% located in India

Also called Friendly Desert

Located near Badin, Sindh 

Famous for: Sand 

Coal also found in Thar 

also known as Great Indian Desert

Explanation

• Asia is the largest continent by land area and population.
• It covers about 44.58 million sq km.
• Around 60% of the world’s population lives in Asia.
• It has 40+ countries, including China, India, and Indonesia.
• It makes up about 30% of Earth’s land area.

Additional information:

• Australia is the smallest continent in the world by area.
• Antarctica is the smallest continent in the world by population.

Last verified on 07-02-2026

Explanation

Member Countries (8):

1. Afghanistan,
2. Bangladesh,
3. Bhutan,
4. India,
5. Maldives,
6. Nepal,
7. Pakistan,
8. Sri Lanka

SAARC: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

• Founded: 8 December 1985
• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Official Language: English
• Purpose: Promote regional cooperation, economic growth, and cultural exchange among South Asian nations